Admission Statistics
For the academic year 2022-23, WLC's acceptance rate is 93.83% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 22.34%. 935 men and 539 women applied to WLC and 854 men and 529 women students were accepted.
Among them, 168 men and 141 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022).
The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at WLC.
| Total | Men | Women | Another Gender | Gender Unknown | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Applicants | 1,474 | 935 | 539 | 0 | 0 |
| Admitted | 1,383 | 854 | 529 | 0 | 0 |
| Enrolled | 309 | 168 | 141 | 0 | 0 |
| Acceptance Rate | 93.83% | 91.34% | 98.14% | - | - |
| Yield | 22.34% | 19.67% | 26.65% | - | - |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
SAT and ACT Score Distribution
In 2023, 16 students (5% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 132 students (43%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at WLC.
The median SAT score is 1,105 with 540 SAT EBRW and 565 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 600 and the 25th percentile is 500. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 643 and 25th percentile is 538 .
The median ACT composite score is 24 with 75th percentile score of 27 and 25th percentile score of 22 at WLC. The median ACT math score is 25 and the ACT English score is 24.
The SAT and ACT scores at Wisconsin Lutheran College are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,057, ACT: 21 - private (not-for-profit) baccalaureate college - diverse fields).
| 25th Percentile | 50th Percentile (Median) | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Total | 1038 | 1105 | 1243 |
| SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 500 | 540 | 600 |
| SAT Math | 538 | 565 | 643 |
| ACT Composite | 22 | 24 | 27 |
| ACT Math | 20 | 25 | 27 |
| ACT English | 21 | 24 | 26 |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)
Application Requirements
It requires to submit High School GPA and High School Record (or Transcript) to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is not reqired, but considered in admission process at WLC. The english proficiency test is not considered.
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply Wisconsin Lutheran College.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
| High School GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| High School Rank | Not Considered |
| High School Record (or Transcript) | Required |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Considered, if submitted |
| Recommendations | Considered, if submitted |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies | Not Considered |
| SAT / ACT | Considered, if submitted |
| English Proficiency Test | Considered, if submitted |
| Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc) | Not Considered |
| Work experience | Considered, if submitted |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Not Considered |
General Admissions Information
The next table provides general admission information for applying to WLC.
| Open Admission Policy | No |
|---|---|
| Admission Information | www.wlc.edu/admissions-and-aid/ |
| Online Application | https://admissions.wlc.edu/apply/ |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Credits Accepted | Dual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits |
| Degree Offered | Bachelor, Master |